Question

based on your history and exam findings you suspect your patient has compression of the spinal cord. you decide to perform the babinski test on them. seeing which of the following confirms your theory? a) patient flexes all toes and pulls away from your contact b) patient flexes the big toe and fans out the rest of the toes c) patient extends the big toe and fans out the rest of the toes d) none of the above should be present in this patient

Explanation:

The Babinski test is positive when the big toe extends and the other toes fan out, which can indicate upper - motor neuron lesions such as spinal cord compression.

Answer:

C. Patient extends the big toe and fans out the rest of the toes